Fighting poverty, building development

Since 1993, ALPD has supported refugee, displaced and vulnerable populations in Mauritania through protection, education, health and social cohesion.

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27+ years
of field experience
6
areas of intervention
7,036
people repatriated (2007-2009)
4
regional offices
About us
About us

ALPD (Association for the Fight Against Poverty and for Development) is a Mauritanian national non-governmental organization.

Founded in 1993 and officially recognized on June 6, 1999 (registration n°390/MIPT), ALPD is an apolitical, independent, non-profit NGO. Based in Nouakchott, with a strong operational presence in Hodh Echarghi, it has worked for more than 27 years with refugee, displaced and vulnerable populations, in close collaboration with United Nations agencies and local authorities.

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Our areas of work

Six areas of expertise serving vulnerable populations

Refugee protection

Assistance to urban refugees and asylum seekers, in partnership with UNHCR.

Education

Coverage of school fees and distribution of school kits to beneficiary children.

Health

Three-tier healthcare system overseen by a Medical Referral Committee.

GBV response

Ongoing program against gender-based violence (2013-2023).

Income-generating activities

Support for beneficiaries' economic empowerment (2010-2015).

Peace and social cohesion

Awareness campaigns and community dialogue for conflict prevention.

Our partners

More than 20 years of collaboration with UN agencies and national institutions

UNHCR
WFP
IOM
UNFPA
FAO
UNDP
MASFE (Mauritanian Ministry)

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For any question, partnership or information request, our team is at your disposal.

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